Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist and lead the frontier of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a forward-thinking pioneer to architect strategic roadmaps that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with human-centered design to shape the future of work, sustainability, and digital transformation.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to identify emerging trends and develop actionable frameworks that position our organization at the vanguard of progress. If you're passionate about transforming abstract possibilities into tangible realities, this is your moment to impact the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and climate tech trends
- Lead cross-functional workshops to forecast industry disruptions and opportunity landscapes
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and technological volatility
- Partner with R&D to commercialize breakthrough innovations with 2026 market-entry timelines
- Author thought leadership reports for C-suite and investor audiences
- Monitor horizon scanning signals from global innovation ecosystems
- Quantify future ROI for emerging technology adoption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis or scenario planning
- MBA or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant field
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on 5-10 year strategic pivots
- Proficiency in strategic foresight frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities